POLITEKNIK SULTAN ABDUL HALIM MU’ADZAM SHAH

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

COURSE OUTLINE

SESSION 2015 SEMESTER JUNE

DEPARTMENT: CIVIL ENGINEERING

COURSES / CODE: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 1 / CC505

INSTRUCTIONAL DURATION: 15 WEEKS

CREDIT(S): 2

PREREQUISITE(s): NONE

LECTURER: ENCIK HAMIZI BIN YAHYA (H/P: 016-4688649)

SYNOPSIS:

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 1 equips students with

knowledge of facts and basic principles in analyzing the

reactions, bending moments and shear forces for

indeterminate beams using the superposition method,

slope deflection method and moment distribution methods.

It also covers the Euler Theory regarding the buckling load

for slender column.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:

No. Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

Programme Learning Outcome(s)

Learning Domains

Teaching and Learning Methods

Face to face Non face to face

1

Apply knowledge correctly on analyzing the indeterminate beams and portal frame structures. (C3)

PLO1 LD1 Interactive Lecture & Discussion

Group discussion Tutorial Assignment

2

Solve problems accurately on buckling load for column with different cases of support conditions. (A5)

PLO4 LD4 Interactive Lecture & Discussion

Group discussion Tutorial Assignment

3

Carry out experiments on indeterminate beam and portal frame models that yield valid result. (P2)

PLO2 LD2 Demonstrate & Discussion

Group discussion Tutorial Assignment

Programme Learning Outcome

PLO 1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals to well

defined civil engineering theories and procedures. (LD1 - Knowledge )

PLO 2. Use necessary skills and technique to conduct experiment and civil engineering

practices. (LD2 - Practical Skills)

PLO 4. Provide effective solution to civil engineering problems. (LD4 – Critical thinking and

problem solving)

Bloom’s Taxonomy

C3 APPLICATION (Refers to the ability to use learned material in new and concrete

situations, application of rules, methods, concepts, principles, law and theories.)

A5 CHARACTERIZING (By value or complex refers to learner behaviour that is pervasive,

consistent and predictable.)

P2 MANIPULATION (Refers to a learner’s ability to operate with independence.)

STUDENT LEARNING TIME:

Method Teaching and Learning Activities Student Learning Time (Hours)

Face to Face

Lecture 30

Practical 30

Test 1

Non Face to Face

Self Learning : Theory 7.5

Self Learning : Practical 7.5

Other Assessment Task:

Assignment

Preparation for test & quiz

6 4

Total 86

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

WEEK CONTENT ASSESSMENT

WEEK 2 WEEK 3

1.0 SUPERPOSITION METHOD This topic introduces the principal of superposition method of solving the indeterminate beam with one degree of indeterminacy using Macaulay method. The lab work covers the determination of reactions and fixed end moments for propped cantilever subjected to point loads and distributed loads.

Assignment 1 (CLO1) Practical works 1 (CLO3)

WEEK 4 WEEK 5

2.0 SLOPE DEFLECTION METHOD FOR INDETERMINATE BEAMS This topic introduces the students to the application of slope deflection method for analysing the indeterminate beams. The lab work covers the determination of fixed end moments for fixed end beam subjected to point loads and distributed loads.

Test 1 (CLO1) Practical works 2 (CLO3)

WEEK 6 WEEK 7

3.0 SLOPE DEFLECTION METHOD FOR INDETERMINATE PORTAL FRAME This topic introduces the students to the application of slope deflection method for analysing the indeterminate portal frames. The lab work covers the determination of reactions for a portal frame subjected to point loads and distributed loads

Assignment 2 (CLO1) Practical works 3 (CLO3)

WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10

4.0 MOMENT DISTRIBUTION METHOD FOR INDETERMINATE BEAMS This topic covers the application of moment distribution method to solve the indeterminate beams. The lab work covers the determination of reactions for continuous beam subjected to point loads and distributed loads

Test 2 (CLO1) Practical works 4 (CLO3)

WEEK 11 WEEK 12 WEEK 13

5.0 MOMENT DISTRIBUTION METHOD FOR PORTAL FRAME This topic covers the application of moment distribution method to solve the indeterminate portal frame.

Test 2 (CLO1)

WEEK 14 WEEK 15 WEEK 16

6.0 COLUMN STABILITY AND SUPPORT This topics covers the types of column failure, types of end conditions and supports, slenderness ratio and Euler Theory. The lab work covers the determination of buckling load for a slender column with different types of supports.

Assignment 3 (CLO2) Practical works 5 (CLO3)

WEEK 17 STUDY WEEK

WEEK 18 WEEK 19

FINAL EXAM

EVALUATION:

Assessment Method Quantity Total %

A Continuous Assessment (CA)

Test 2 20 50

Other (Assignment) 3 30

Practical Works 5 50

B Final Examination (FE) Final Examination 1 100 50

OVERALL TOTAL 100

REFERENCES:

Hibbeler, R.C. (1999). Structural Analysis. 4th. Edition. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. Bedford, A. &

W. Fowler. (1995). Statics Engineering. London: Addison-Wesley. Ghali, A. & A.M. Neville.

(1982). Structural Analysis. London: Chapman & Hall.

Logie, K.F. (1991). Structure-Basic Theory including Sample Problems (Malay translation).

Kuala Lumpur:

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

Marshal, W.T. & H.M. Nelson. (1990). Structures. 3rd. Edition. London: Longman Logie ;

Terjemahan

Prof. Madya Ismail Hassan : Struktur. Teori Asas dengan Contoh Penyelesaian.

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